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主人公

HSK 7-9Word · Noun

main character; protagonist

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Meanings

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1.

noun

protagonist; main character; hero/heroine

formal

Used in literary and artistic criticism to refer to the central character around whom the story revolves. Can refer to the primary actor in novels, films, plays, etc. In a broader, less technical sense, it can also refer to the central figure in any event or activity.

Zhè这
bù部
xiǎo小
shuō说
tōng通
guò过
miáo描
shù述
zhǔ主
rén人
gōng公
de的
mào冒
xiǎn险
jīng经
lì历
lái来
tàn探
tǎo讨
rén人
xìng性
de的
fù复
zá杂
 。

This novel explores the complexity of human nature by describing the protagonist's adventures.

Shéi谁
shì是
zhè这
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
de的
zhǔ主
rén人
gōng公
 ?

Who is the main character of this movie?

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Zài在
zhè这
ge个
lì历
shǐ史
shì事
jiàn件
zhōng中
 ,
tā他
cái才
shì是
zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
zhǔ主
rén人
gōng公
 。

He is the real central figure in this historical event.